CPV 402 – Sewage Treatment

What does CPV 402 cover?

CPV Group 402 covers the supply of sewage treatment and wastewater management services by public utilities and contracting authorities. This encompasses the operation of wastewater treatment plants, the management and maintenance of sewerage networks, the procurement of chemicals and equipment for sewage treatment processes, and related services for the collection, transport and treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater.

Wastewater management is a critical public infrastructure service, typically provided by municipal utilities (Stadtwerke), water boards or regional authorities under concession or direct operation. Public bodies procure a wide range of goods and services under CPV 402, from treatment chemicals such as flocculants, precipitants and disinfectants, to mechanical equipment for screening, settling and biological treatment stages, through to sludge handling and disposal services.

The EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) set the regulatory context for wastewater management in EU member states and drive ongoing investment in treatment plant upgrades, network rehabilitation and new compliance-driven procurement. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 402

• Operation and management of wastewater treatment plants
• Supply of treatment chemicals (flocculants, precipitants, pH adjustment agents)
• Mechanical equipment for screening, grit removal and sedimentation
• Sludge dewatering, handling and disposal services
• Maintenance and inspection services for sewerage networks
• CCTV inspection and rehabilitation of sewer pipes

Examples of Tenders with CPV 402

• Treatment Chemicals Framework for Wastewater Authority: A regional wastewater authority awards a three-year framework agreement for the supply of ferric chloride, aluminium sulphate and polymer flocculants for seven treatment plants.
• Sewage Sludge Disposal Framework: A municipal wastewater utility tenders the collection, transport and thermal disposal of dewatered sewage sludge from four treatment works, with volume-based call-off over two years.
• CCTV Inspection and Condition Assessment, Sewage Network: A city authority procures the systematic CCTV inspection and condition classification of 180 km of combined sewer network as the basis for its 10-year rehabilitation programme.

Current tenders with CPV 402 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 402 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal water and wastewater utilities, regional water boards, Stadtwerke and public infrastructure authorities are the primary procurers under CPV 402. Compliance with EU wastewater directives drives regular procurement of treatment technology upgrades, chemicals and sludge disposal services. Framework agreements are the preferred instrument for recurring supply needs.

Companies and Bidders

Wastewater treatment chemical suppliers, mechanical and process engineering companies, sludge disposal service providers, pipeline inspection specialists and environmental engineering firms are the core bidders under CPV 402. Compliance with environmental regulations, relevant technical approvals and references from comparable wastewater treatment projects are typical requirements. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 402?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 402)

With tender.match, wastewater treatment and environmental engineering companies automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 402 directly in their dashboard. BOND indexes tenders from over 1,000 procurement portals in the EU – from TED to national platforms and regional contracting authorities. Instead of manually searching dozens of portals every day, matching wastewater contracts are filtered and delivered by industry, competency, region, and company profile. An automated gap analysis immediately shows where the company meets the requirements and where gaps exist. This ensures companies never miss a deadline and can focus on preparing their bids.

Company Match – Find the Right Partners and Suppliers (CPV 402)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for wastewater treatment and sewage infrastructure projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger infrastructure projects that require multidisciplinary expertise, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 402

What does the CPV code 41200000 mean?

The CPV code 41200000 designates the group "Sewage treatment" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers procurement related to wastewater collection, transport, treatment and disposal, including chemicals, equipment and operational services for sewage treatment plants and sewerage networks.

How do I find tenders with CPV 402?

Tenders with CPV 402 can be searched on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) using the code filter. The German Procurement Portal (DTVP) lists current national procurements. Bond automatically delivers profile-matched tenders from over 1,000 EU-wide portals.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 402?

Requirements typically include environmental compliance certifications, relevant technical approvals for treatment chemicals, references from comparable wastewater projects and evidence of technical capacity. Applicable rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.